CTM: Mechanical Project Manager

CT Mechanical•Orlando, FL

About The Position

CT Mechanical is hiring an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to own commercial mechanical projects from turnover through closeout. The role is accountable for each job's profitability, schedule, and client relationship, with a target of at least 10% net profit on every project. The Project Manager will work closely with field leadership, estimating, warehouse, finance, and our general contractor, owner, vendor, and subcontractor partners. The ideal candidate will stay ahead of labor, material, schedule, and risk to solve problems before they become emergencies. This is an opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to strengthening the project management structure at CT Mechanical.

Requirements

10+ years in commercial HVAC or mechanical construction.
3+ years in a management role (project management, field leadership, or operations).
A bachelor's degree, or equivalent trade or industry experience.
Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC and mechanical systems (ductwork, piping, equipment installation, controls coordination, and startup).
Proven experience managing budgets, labor hours, job cost, schedules, change orders, vendors, and subcontractors.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and contract documents.
Clear communication with field crews, GCs, owners, vendors, and leadership.
Sound judgment in planning, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making.
A track record of coaching and developing people while holding teams accountable.
Strong organization and follow-through across multiple projects and deadlines.
Alignment with our core values and long-term vision.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience in healthcare, K-12, higher education, government, industrial, or institutional construction.
Hands-on experience with HVAC equipment, hydronic and gas piping, sheet metal, mechanical rooms, TAB, and closeout.
Experience supporting prefabrication, warehouse coordination, equipment procurement, and vendor buyout.
Comfort with project management, job costing, scheduling, and construction documentation software, plus Microsoft Office.
Experience leading and developing foremen, apprentices, and field technicians.

Responsibilities

Plan the work by reviewing scope, estimates, budgets, drawings, specs, schedules, submittals, and contracts at turnover to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.
Partner with Estimating on turnover and provide feedback on scope, constructability, labor planning, vendor pricing, and risk.
Build and maintain project plans covering labor, materials, equipment, schedule, vendors, subcontractors, and key milestones.
Protect profit by owning each project's financial performance, including budget tracking, cost-to-complete, purchasing, and vendor/subcontractor costs.
Track labor production, material usage, cost trends, and change order exposure to correct margin fade.
Manage change orders from identification through pricing, approval, and tracking.
Support the field by forecasting labor hours and manpower, and maintaining a 3-week look-ahead.
Ensure crews have the necessary information, materials, tools, and equipment for efficient work.
Coordinate purchasing, equipment procurement, deliveries, warehouse staging, and prefabrication.
Remove obstacles that hinder field team productivity.
Communicate and report by serving as the main point of contact for general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Keep clients informed, address concerns promptly, and provide solutions for issues.
Coordinate with Asset Management, HR, IT, Estimating, Finance, Warehouse, and Operations.
Report project metrics to leadership weekly and contribute to leadership meetings.
Close out projects by managing RFIs, submittals, punch lists, closeout documentation, and purchasing records.
Handle warranty items and resolve post-completion issues promptly.
Build relationships that foster repeat business and branch growth.